1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1268 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 1900 | 62 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 6381 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |